AMIR TABCH: REDEFINING TRUST, INNOVATION & GOVERNANCE IN FINTECH

Amir Tabch is widely recognized as one of the region’s most accomplished fintech executives and board leaders, known for building, scaling, and governing regulated financial and digital asset institutions across the UAE and global markets. With a career defined by innovation, regulatory depth, and a commitment to secure financial transformation, Amir has become a trusted figure at the intersection of traditional finance, fintech, and digital assets.

Over the years, Amir has earned multiple senior regulatory approvals from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market, including Senior Executive Officer, Licensed Director, and Chairman of the Board, a rare distinction that reflects his multi-faceted leadership across DeFi brokerage, virtual asset custody, and next-generation financial infrastructure. His contributions extend into Dubai’s VARA ecosystem as well, where he played a foundational role in supporting one of the region’s first regulated virtual asset licensing frameworks. This dual expertise positions Amir as one of the key architects helping shape the regulatory future of digital finance in the Gulf.

Throughout his career, Amir has been instrumental in leading transformative technological innovations across institutions. At First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), he spearheaded modernization of the PMS/OEMS environment, integrating real-time analytics, automated workflows, and efficient processing mechanisms that enhanced trading and portfolio management capabilities. During his leadership at Emirates Islamic Bank (EIB), he introduced pioneering WealthTech and algorithmic trading solutions powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning, initiatives that set a new benchmark for digital innovation in the region’s banking sector.

His work in the digital asset domain is equally groundbreaking. At Securrency and Copper Securities, Amir was central to developing institutional-grade blockchain brokerage systems that significantly elevated transparency, operational rigor, and market integrity. Later, at Liminal, he led the development of a regulated digital asset custody platform equipped with multi-signature security, advanced encryption protocols, and scalable API-driven architecture, reinforcing his strong focus on security and responsible innovation.

Beyond executive contributions, Amir is a respected board advisor and governance specialist, working closely with regulators including FSRA, VARA, CBUAE, SCA, and DMCC to drive multi-jurisdictional compliance and licensing success for financial institutions navigating rapid industry transformation. His ability to bridge regulatory requirements with technological innovation has enabled financial entities to scale responsibly while maintaining robust risk and governance standards.

Amir’s leadership philosophy is rooted in “innovation with integrity,” a principle reflected in every institution and ecosystem he supports. His vision for fintech and digital assets centers on secure growth, regulatory clarity, and long-term market trust, values that continue to guide his impact across global financial markets. In an era where digital finance evolves at lightning speed, Amir Tabch remains a defining force shaping the future of regulated fintech, digital asset infrastructure, and sustainable financial innovation.